https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:30:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-67084 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:05:46 +0000 littlebug 67084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies! I'm new to the board, but wanted to jump in. We are currently in cycle 4. AF is now officially 8 days late. I've taken 3 hpts, all bfn. I'm starting to feel like I'm losing my mind. We're behaving as though I'm pregnant, but it's complete torture not knowing. Anyone else experience this? I'm trying to decide when to call my doctor and ask for a blood test and/or exam. We both have off on Monday. Should I call, or will I just sound insane? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65757 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:30:23 +0000 Adira 65757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can a sore neck be a sign of anything, haha? I suddenly got a sore neck, right in the front close to where my neck connects to my head/jaw area. Did I just strain something, or could this be a symptom? :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65666 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:07 +0000 kml636 65666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: yeah, I really find myself loving hellobee so much more than babycenter... I don't know what I would do without this support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65607 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:01:03 +0000 mrskc 65607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kml636: We all feel that way at one time or another. That's why there's Hellobee, so we can all feel crazy together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65575 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:24:47 +0000 kml636 65575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Thanks ladies. I feel so crazy but I just can't seem to help myself... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65556 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:08:23 +0000 Adira 65556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh wow, I had no idea! Thanks @sslm, @cyneswith, and @Pepper!</p> <p>And yes, @kml636: don't give up hope yet! There's still a chance! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65554 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:04:37 +0000 GreenThumb 65554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow - you learn something new every day on Hellobee! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65356 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:08 +0000 Pepper 65356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like others have said, OPKs can detect HCG, however, from what I've read, they're not as sensitive as a pregnancy test. On the site that SSLM linked, the bottom set of photos showed that the OPK didn't turn positive until she got her BFP pregnancy test at 12 DPO. I wouldn't worry too much about the negative OPK! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65351 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:24:27 +0000 cyneswith 65351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An OPK can indicate pregnancy - but I don't think you produce HCG until implantation, which can as late as 12 DPO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65263 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:16:40 +0000 sslm 65263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: Apparently they will detect HCG as well. Here's an article I found:</p> <p><a href="http://www.peeonastick.com/opkhpt.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.peeonastick.com/opkhpt.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65101 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:03:35 +0000 Adira 65101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: @kml636: I was going to say the same thing - I thought OPKs just predicted around ovulation. I don't think a negative OPK at 7 DOP really means anything, so I wouldn't put much stock into that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65096 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:58:54 +0000 GreenThumb 65096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kml636: I wouldn't think that an OPK would be positive at 7DPO. Doesn't it just predict the time right before ovulation? I never heard of them staying positive if you are pregnant (or not pregnant). Anyone else? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-65092 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:52:33 +0000 mrsjyw 65092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kml636: i'm sorry you're having a hard time!! i totally understand! :) Still no AF. but I've accepted that I've probably stressed myself out for a longer wait 'til AF shows up. At this point... I'm over it and just want a fresh start! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64923 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:19:45 +0000 sslm 64923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kml636: I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. This whole process is so hard, I think for everyone. We're all here for you though!!! And you definitely shouldn't feel out at 7 dpo. That's silly. Implantation may not have happened yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64907 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:07:35 +0000 kml636 64907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This 2ww I really feel like I'm going crazy. One day I think I'm definitely pregnant, the next I feel nothing. I keep waking up with crazy dreams and can't go back to sleep. I know all this stress is counterproductive, but I just can't help myself. I took an OPK yesterday at 7 DPO, and I got all depressed that it came back negative, my friends all got several days of positives on those before they got an official BFP. I know it's silly... I just don't know what to do with myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64905 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:04:03 +0000 kml636 64905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I'm sorry, I was hoping to look on here and see your BFP! This is so hard... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64902 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:01:38 +0000 Rescuemom10 64902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wishing everyone some serious luck and lots of baby dust! With DH and I stopping TTC it makes me want it even more now. Just going to have to "live it" through all of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64892 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:48:45 +0000 arielle9510 64892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc - Thanks!</p> <p>I got so excited when we I went off BC that I told a lot of my friends and my parents. I kinda wish I hadn't blabbed it to so many people since it is taking longer for my body to regulate then I had anticipated. </p> <p>My dad is a doctor and I never thought I'd be calling him up to talk about periods and ovulation haha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64830 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:57:42 +0000 MrsLilybugg 64830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I definitely will suggest that my DH go to a new M.D. if the doc is resistant to providing a simple "work order" for the lab. Ridiculous!! DH will probably call again tomorrow. He's still annoyed at the wall he ran into yesterday :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64789 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:18:07 +0000 GreenThumb 64789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: That's what I was thinking, too.<br /> @MrsLilybugg: Maybe your DH needs a new Dr. It would be tough to go to someone so unwilling to help. It's not like SA is some unheard of request. You think the Dr. would be happy to help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64784 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:11:43 +0000 mrskc 64784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: It's great you're being so proactive, but sucks about your DH's doc. Maybe he can switch primary care physicians to someone who will give him a referral? Wish you all the best! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64763 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:34:05 +0000 oliviaoblivia 64763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: I can't believe your DH's doctor is being such an idiot! I'm sorry you have to deal with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64738 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:17:38 +0000 MrsLilybugg 64738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: thank you!!! :) yes it is SUCH a pain trying to get through to his dr- it's almost hilarious, if it weren't so frustrating. grrr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64728 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:23 +0000 MrsLilybugg 64728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>17 DAYS later, not weeks. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64727 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:12:04 +0000 MrsLilybugg 64727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: Yes, I THINK it's a week late!! If I am counting from last "real" period which started December 30. I had a week of spotting (or light bleeding) 17 weeks later. So not sure if THAT was a period, or if my real period is just really late. Bonkers!!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64720 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:09:31 +0000 Adira 64720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: Oh, okay! I was curious what your temps were doing. I hope AF stays away for you!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64717 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:52 +0000 Adira 64717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: Wow! Good for you for being so proactive!!! I'm glad that it sounds like everything's normal for you, but man! That really sucks about your DH's PCP! How can he be so clueless??? Even if he doesn't know anything about infertility issues, can't he just refer your husband somewhere??? That sounds like such a pain!!! I hope you're able to knock some sense into him and get some results! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/7#post-64712 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:00 +0000 mrsjyw 64712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLilybugg: GOOD LUCK!!!!!!... sorry about the frustration at dr's office!! ugh!</p> <p>@adira: I haven't been temping/charting... just OPKs, CM... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/6#post-64711 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:05:38 +0000 oliviaoblivia 64711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sslm: My sister knows and my only co-worker knows. I would talk all day about it if I could, but I'm afraid it will take us a long time and I don't want the pressure!</p> <p>@MrsLilybugg: is your AF really a week late? that would drive me bonkers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-bees-updates/page/6#post-64709 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:04:45 +0000 MrsLilybugg 64709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So here is a long update<br /> I called my doctor's office to talk about my bleeding a few days after my OPK gives me a positive. They referred me to a GYN and I saw her Monday. I read her profile and she was listed as specializing in Infertility, so that made me feel confident. Even though her department isn’t the infertility dept, at least she has background knowledge. She was VERY nice and made me feel at ease. I showed her my calendar and she was impressed with all of my notes: Cycle start and end dates, symptoms (such as my left ovary aching when I have a positive OPK), dates of BDing, etc. Because I only got off the pill three months ago, she feels that this explains my irregularity and she is pretty confident that by April I should return to normal cycles. Especially because I’d told her that before the pill I was regular. She did order a thyroid test because it runs in the family and this could also be an explanation. (I looked up my blood work results and ran them by my nurse sister and she says they are fine. Waiting for the official call though.) Dr. was glad that I was being proactive about my concerns and didn’t feel that I had to wait the typical year of trying to raise these issues with her. She also wants my DH to get a semen analysis (he does partake in smoking habits that are known to decrease sperm motility), just in case there’s an issue there and they can “ship me out to infertility clinic quicker if need be”. We’ve run into a snafu there because his doctor is in a small private practice and had no idea what to tell DH when he requested an SA. “I have never dealt with infertility and have no idea what I’m looking at. Try calling MGH and seeing a urologist. No I can’t give a referral.” *face plant on desk*. Now I have to help fight this battle with DH. I called a fertility clinic in my home area and they will do an SA, which is relatively cheap and may even be covered by insurance, but ONLY with a work order from his primary care physician. Who is apparently clueless. He’ll have to call him again soon and try this again. OK that’s my long story of the month, ha! </p>